Christmas gifts 2024: gift ideas for art and museum lovers

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on October 31, 2024 at 03:13 p.m.
Looking for a great Christmas gift for that special someone who loves art and museums? You've come to the right place: here's a selection of gifts to give this Christmas. Success guaranteed!

We love the Christmas season . Yes, we do: we love it. But let's face it, it's also the source of a lot of anxiety, especially when it comes to finding beautiful gifts for every member of the family, for friends, colleagues, neighbors... This year, that ordeal is over! No more obstacle courses in shopping malls, no more toys or gadgets that will be abandoned in a few minutes. This year, we're innovating and finding original gifts that will please your loved ones all year round.

Giving a masterpiece to that art-loving friend or sister-in-law can be a bit tricky. But you don't have to spend thousands of euros to please these art, museum and heritage enthusiasts. Fortunately for your budget, there are some very interesting museum passes and gift cards, which have the advantage of lasting a whole year!

Unlimited exhibitions and tours, special rates in museum stores and cafés, sneak previews of program information, access to activities and shows... These cards, passes and gift packs offer a host of benefits.

Here are a few cards to give as Christmas gifts to art lovers, enabling them to live out their passion all year round in the museums and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region:

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  • Les Amis du Louvre membership card
    Membership offer: 80 euros
    This pass offers free access to the permanent collections and exhibitions of the Musée du Louvre, with the possibility of inviting a guest on Friday evenings and during the first two weeks of the Hall Napoléon exhibition.

  • Center Pompidou POP' membership card
    Solo package: 49 euros Solo Jeune package: 25 euros
    Free, unlimited, priority access to the museum and its exhibitions, discounts in the café, store and bookshop, free cinema and invitation to previews, reduced prices on live performances... Until it closes, then free, unlimited access to exhibitions at the Grand Palais from June 2025.

  • Carte Blanche for the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie
    Carte blanche solo: 52 euros for one year
    This card offers unlimited priority access to both museums and their exhibitions, as well as reduced rates on events and stores.

  • The Paris Museum Pass
    2-day pass: 70 euros 4-day pass: 90 euros 6-day pass: 110 euros
    Free access to collections and monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region. More than 50 sites available with this card, which offers one entry to each site for a limited period of time.

  • The Paris Musées card
    Solo card: 40 euros
    For one year, enjoy unlimited access to exhibitions in the museums of the City of Paris (10 establishments), as well as numerous advantages and reduced rates on the museums' cultural activities.

  • Cinémathèque française free pass
    Unlimited subscription: 11.90 euros per month
    This free pass offers unlimited access to film screenings, conferences and meetings, exhibitions and the library, as well as invitations to previews.

  • Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac annual pass
    Solo pass: 38 euros
    The annual pass gives free access to the museum and its exhibitions, as well as special advantages such as reduced rates, special events...

  • Tokyopass at the Palais de Tokyo
    Solo (over 26): 30 euros
    This annual pass gives you free, unlimited access to the exhibitions, exclusive visits to new exhibitions, invitations and advantages with the museum's partners.

  • Musée Rodin membership card
    Single card: 35 euros
    Enjoy unlimited admission to the museum for one year, as well as a free ticket, discounts in the store, free guided tours and reduced rates on events.

  • Pass Grand Palais
    Solo: 49 euros
    A pass giving unlimited access for one year to all exhibitions at the Grand Palais, and to the permanent collections of 15 national museums.

  • Gift voucher for the Aura Invalides experience
    For one person: 25 euros
    Offer a place on this unique, immersive experience, while giving your loved one the freedom to choose the day and time of their visit.

  • La Villette subscriptions
    Solo card: 18 euros
    The solo card gives you early access to show ticketing, discounted tickets and privileged invitations throughout the year.

  • The "1 year at Versailles" season ticket
    Season ticket: 65 euros
    This annual season ticket offers free, unlimited access to the Château and the various areas of the estate.

  • Passion monuments
    Annual pass: 45 euros
    This pass gives you unlimited access for one year to over 80 national monuments throughout France. Works on both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

With a gift under the tree, you're sure to have a great time! And to help you in your quest for the perfect gift, here are a few other selections to discover.

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From October 28, 2024 to December 25, 2024

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